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Marie-Hélène Gaudreault
Partner, Canada
Marie-Hélène Gaudreault has over 15 years’ experience in executive search and specializes in recruiting bilingual leaders. A background in both Quebec and Ontario has enabled her to build a strong network in these provinces as well as francophone communities nationwide. From her broad experience, Marie-Hélène is well attuned to the skills required to successfully lead multicultural organizations.
Professional Focus
- Over fifteen years’ experience in executive search with leading international firms.
- Started her career as a computational linguist for a French language Grammatical Corrector Software (Antidote) as well as a translator in a large advertisement agency.
- Fluent in French and English
Business Expertise
- She specializes in working with minority language organizations across Canada;
- Focuses on senior-level searches in various sectors, including Not-for-Profit, Government, Education and Health Care Delivery.
- Expertise in managing the entire recruitment cycle: search strategy, job descriptions, candidate research, conducting interviews, client presentation and final negotiation.
Additional Expertise
- Healthcare Delivery
- Not-for-Profit
- Government
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Manufacturing
- Technology
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in linguistics from Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
- Bachelor's degree in language and communication from Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR)
Affiliations & Awards
- Board Director, Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la Capitale Nationale
- Chair of the Advisory Committee to the Université de l’Ontario français (UOF) for the establishment of a new Bachelor of Management program that will specifically develop the skills of the future leaders of organizations operating in a linguistic minority context.
Case Studies
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Building Institutional Investment Operations Leadership for a Mission-Driven Family Office
Boyden partnered with a leading family office and its affiliated foundation to appoint a Head of Institutional Investment Operations capable of designing and implementing a scalable operational platform to support a growing investment portfolio and long-term philanthropic objectives.
Strengthening Advancement Capacity and Culture Through a Long-Term Search Partnership
With Boyden’s support, Loyola Marymount University built a high-performing advancement team by filling 15 key fundraising roles over five years, strengthening collaboration, continuity, and campaign readiness.
From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
In Search of the Elusive Bilingual Executives: Beyond a hope, a prayer, and a dream
Featuring Marie-Hélène Gaudreault, Leader in Boyden’s Social Impact Practice
Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
Boyden Report Series
As social impact organisations stir our conscience, where does your organisation stand?
Social Impact Report: Analysing the trends and companies reshaping the role of enterprise in society, with expert insights from Boyden's Global Social Impact Practice Members
Articles & Papers
The CFO to CEO Pathway: What Boards Look for in Leader
From financial steward to enterprise leader—seen at Signal Energy and measured by what boards value most.
News & Events
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What Makes an Effective Charitable Board in 2024 and Beyond?
In the Media
Epochal change: Why the automotive industry needs diversity now
In this guest article for the” Top 25 Women” initiative, Jutta Menzenbach of Boyden, an executive search firm, writes about the importance of diversity in the automotive industry to drive economic success.
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